The Life Span of 10 Common Home Appliances

While the life span of appliances in our home may not be something we regularly think about—if at all—it doesn’t hurt to know how many years you have left on your favorite household helpers.

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So the next time you hear an odd rattle from your refrigerator or wonder if you’re better off replacing instead of repairing an old vacuum, consider this list a useful reference on the life expectancy of these commonly found household appliances.

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Vacuum: 8 Years

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Room Air Conditioner: 9 Years

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Dishwasher: 9 Years

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Microwave Oven: 9 Years

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